Since his arrival at the club, David Villa has established himself as not only New York City Football Club’s most valuable player, but arguably that of the entire MLS. The striker registered 18 in NYCFC’s first ever season and went on to grab 12 goals in 33 appearances as well as to claim the MLS’s MVP award. He has started his third season with the club on a similar level, scoring five in seven matches.
After the news of his illness broke out prior to NYCFC’s fixture away to Columbus, confidence must have surely drained among the fanbase.